A Few Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas
Decorating for your wedding reception can be a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to get everyone in the bridal party involved in something that will be remembered for some time to come. Below are some great wedding reception decoration ideas to tickle your idea bone and get you in the mood for some serious decorating!
A Night for the High School Sweethearts
If the couple has been together forever or at least from high school, a great choice is to re-create a high school dance as one of the wedding reception decoration ideas. Perhaps a banner can greet the happy couple as they walk into the reception with their marriage date. A couple’s photo both ala prom nights would be a great addition as well. Who knows? Perhaps you can even get the mother of the bride to serve punch and cookies at the dessert table. However you decide to decorate the reception hall, bringing back memories from the high school days of the sweethearts just might be a great idea.
Theme Night
Another great decoration idea is to have the entire area decorated as a theme. Perhaps the chosen couple met at a showing of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream. What better, more romantic theme than a Shakespeare one? Or perhaps you and your groom simply loved that old TV show of Cheers. Who wouldn’t enjoy themselves at a place where everyone knows their name? If you decide to go with a theme wedding though, be sure to go all out and have some fun with it. It takes a bit more preparation, but this reception decoration idea is one of the best out there
Focus on a Flower
If you and your husband to be would rather keep it simple, one of the best ideas is to choose a single type of flower and builds the decorations around that. Perhaps the bride’s favorite flower is the violet. If so, perhaps purple or blue decorations with the hint of violets would be a great idea. Use violets in the centerpieces, and scatter them on the head table. Perhaps you can bring the theme of a violet into the place settings with some violet scented napkins.
Let Others Do the Work
Of course, perhaps the best wedding reception decoration idea is to allow the reception hall to worry about the decorations. After all, they are professionals, and they have decorated many a reception hall over the years. When you’re planning your wedding reception, the easiest thing to do in the world is to sit down with the manager of the reception hall and see if they have any ideas for your wedding day. You’ll be pleasantly surprised as to what they can come up with.
No matter what decorating ideas you use, be sure to have fun with it. This night, after all, is a celebration of something sacred, beautiful and wonderful. The decorations, favors, food and everything else should highlight that fact.
Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planning guide about weddings. You may publish our articles on your website only if you do not edit the article in any way, and include all html as direct links to our site. Visit us at www.my-wedding-blog.com
A Night for the High School Sweethearts
If the couple has been together forever or at least from high school, a great choice is to re-create a high school dance as one of the wedding reception decoration ideas. Perhaps a banner can greet the happy couple as they walk into the reception with their marriage date. A couple’s photo both ala prom nights would be a great addition as well. Who knows? Perhaps you can even get the mother of the bride to serve punch and cookies at the dessert table. However you decide to decorate the reception hall, bringing back memories from the high school days of the sweethearts just might be a great idea.
Theme Night
Another great decoration idea is to have the entire area decorated as a theme. Perhaps the chosen couple met at a showing of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream. What better, more romantic theme than a Shakespeare one? Or perhaps you and your groom simply loved that old TV show of Cheers. Who wouldn’t enjoy themselves at a place where everyone knows their name? If you decide to go with a theme wedding though, be sure to go all out and have some fun with it. It takes a bit more preparation, but this reception decoration idea is one of the best out there
Focus on a Flower
If you and your husband to be would rather keep it simple, one of the best ideas is to choose a single type of flower and builds the decorations around that. Perhaps the bride’s favorite flower is the violet. If so, perhaps purple or blue decorations with the hint of violets would be a great idea. Use violets in the centerpieces, and scatter them on the head table. Perhaps you can bring the theme of a violet into the place settings with some violet scented napkins.
Let Others Do the Work
Of course, perhaps the best wedding reception decoration idea is to allow the reception hall to worry about the decorations. After all, they are professionals, and they have decorated many a reception hall over the years. When you’re planning your wedding reception, the easiest thing to do in the world is to sit down with the manager of the reception hall and see if they have any ideas for your wedding day. You’ll be pleasantly surprised as to what they can come up with.
No matter what decorating ideas you use, be sure to have fun with it. This night, after all, is a celebration of something sacred, beautiful and wonderful. The decorations, favors, food and everything else should highlight that fact.
Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planning guide about weddings. You may publish our articles on your website only if you do not edit the article in any way, and include all html as direct links to our site. Visit us at www.my-wedding-blog.com
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4 Biggest Problems For a Wedded Couple
There seem to be an endless things to be done but wedding couples who are completely new to this committment can be absolutely clueless of what to do even for the next step.
So it sounds like not everybody knows what actually is ?wedding planning?.
Putting physical tasks such as looking for the right hotel, the right venue for their honeymoon and the right bridal studio, many are unaware that there are even more challenging tasks coming towards them.
I remembered these are the 5 Biggest Problems for Me while preparing for my wedding.
1. ?Money is never enough? Lots of money is required for my wedding. The expense list can be as long as a few metres long. I need to pay for the wedding package we got from the bridal studio, the deposit for our wedding dinner, the renovation of our bedroom. Money saved for the past few years was completely used up in a few months.
Money that was saved at the beginning of each month would be withdrawn by the end of every month.
Kudos to the many wedding couples who spent years of saving up together for their mega wedding project. I had learnt from a few friends who spent 5 years saving up every single cent that they could for their weddings.
Other wedding couples who were lucky to have the ?sponsorship? from parents may not understand what I meant or the times I went through. I had some friends whose parents deposited over S$50,000 into their bank accounts and told them to make their weddings really grand.
Even though at first it may be seen as a windfall, such couples lose the opportunity of learning to save together and to plan their finance.
2. ?Whether they found the right one?? For me, I was very sure my wife is the right person I want to marry.
This concern was shared by my female friends as most wondered if they could have found a better one or if their soon-to-be husbands were the right people for them.
I believed such concerns were common and normal for ladies as they are putting their future into someone?s else hands. And there is no turning back.
Personally, I feel that even though women?s roles have evolved from a house-wife role to a bread-winner?s roles over the years, many ladies will still want to be showered with lots of love and care by their husbands.
3. ?Whether the in-laws will accept them wholeheartedly?? This is the one of the biggest challenges I have faced and am still facing right now. Sometimes, being fully accepted into the family can create unrealistically high expectations on me by the in-laws.
I got bashed up by comments such as ?You never treated me like your mother.? or ?You are not filial at all.?
In my own opinion, such remarks from in-laws can be common as they might have high expectations on me as a ?son?. I?m still doing my best to live through this and be in my best to smile if such comments come again.
4.?Understanding the inner-child? I don?t want to frighten you but you may not be marrying your wife or your husband in their adult form. You are marrying his or her inner-child.
Do you realise many times your spouse respond in the child like manner?
She may throw tantrum or he may bark at you?
Some easily get pissed off by certain harmless remarks while others easily get angry.
When such things happen, we got shocked by what we seen and we told ourselves that we have never seen such a side before the wedding.
To many wedding couples, welcome to the reality of after marriage. You have just received the whole package of your spouse!
Even while planning my wedding, I learn much more about my wife and myself. We have to accept the fact we are different and we can still be different after marriage.
Yes, wedding is one of life-changing events. But there is no need for you to change your wife or your husband and neither you want to be changed after your wedding day.
Easier to say than to be done and understand your spouse?s uniqueness and learning to embrace it is a life-time?s effort.
Jhong Ren runs My Wedding Blog- an online wedding diary that gives more than just the usual tips and advice on a daily basis. Check out http://www.romance-fire.com now and by all means leave us your comments, share some of your own wedding experiences and give us some suggestions for new resources we can recommend to our community.
So it sounds like not everybody knows what actually is ?wedding planning?.
Putting physical tasks such as looking for the right hotel, the right venue for their honeymoon and the right bridal studio, many are unaware that there are even more challenging tasks coming towards them.
I remembered these are the 5 Biggest Problems for Me while preparing for my wedding.
1. ?Money is never enough? Lots of money is required for my wedding. The expense list can be as long as a few metres long. I need to pay for the wedding package we got from the bridal studio, the deposit for our wedding dinner, the renovation of our bedroom. Money saved for the past few years was completely used up in a few months.
Money that was saved at the beginning of each month would be withdrawn by the end of every month.
Kudos to the many wedding couples who spent years of saving up together for their mega wedding project. I had learnt from a few friends who spent 5 years saving up every single cent that they could for their weddings.
Other wedding couples who were lucky to have the ?sponsorship? from parents may not understand what I meant or the times I went through. I had some friends whose parents deposited over S$50,000 into their bank accounts and told them to make their weddings really grand.
Even though at first it may be seen as a windfall, such couples lose the opportunity of learning to save together and to plan their finance.
2. ?Whether they found the right one?? For me, I was very sure my wife is the right person I want to marry.
This concern was shared by my female friends as most wondered if they could have found a better one or if their soon-to-be husbands were the right people for them.
I believed such concerns were common and normal for ladies as they are putting their future into someone?s else hands. And there is no turning back.
Personally, I feel that even though women?s roles have evolved from a house-wife role to a bread-winner?s roles over the years, many ladies will still want to be showered with lots of love and care by their husbands.
3. ?Whether the in-laws will accept them wholeheartedly?? This is the one of the biggest challenges I have faced and am still facing right now. Sometimes, being fully accepted into the family can create unrealistically high expectations on me by the in-laws.
I got bashed up by comments such as ?You never treated me like your mother.? or ?You are not filial at all.?
In my own opinion, such remarks from in-laws can be common as they might have high expectations on me as a ?son?. I?m still doing my best to live through this and be in my best to smile if such comments come again.
4.?Understanding the inner-child? I don?t want to frighten you but you may not be marrying your wife or your husband in their adult form. You are marrying his or her inner-child.
Do you realise many times your spouse respond in the child like manner?
She may throw tantrum or he may bark at you?
Some easily get pissed off by certain harmless remarks while others easily get angry.
When such things happen, we got shocked by what we seen and we told ourselves that we have never seen such a side before the wedding.
To many wedding couples, welcome to the reality of after marriage. You have just received the whole package of your spouse!
Even while planning my wedding, I learn much more about my wife and myself. We have to accept the fact we are different and we can still be different after marriage.
Yes, wedding is one of life-changing events. But there is no need for you to change your wife or your husband and neither you want to be changed after your wedding day.
Easier to say than to be done and understand your spouse?s uniqueness and learning to embrace it is a life-time?s effort.
Jhong Ren runs My Wedding Blog- an online wedding diary that gives more than just the usual tips and advice on a daily basis. Check out http://www.romance-fire.com now and by all means leave us your comments, share some of your own wedding experiences and give us some suggestions for new resources we can recommend to our community.
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Female perspective on marriage
Quite a different perspective on marriage and the role of women have female writers. It is worthy of mention that there were just few female writers who had managed to gain public recognition and popularity in the epoch and, what is more, there views were substantially influenced by stereotypes generated by male-dominated society.
One of the most popular and successful female writer in Britain was Ann Radcliffe who basically gained her popularity due to gothic novels written in a particular and original style depicting female characters from a different perspective than male writers traditionally did. Naturally, her attitude and representation of marriage also differed dramatically.
In fact, it should be said that Radcliffe?s works are characterized by the development of a new female characters who are already conscious of their social role, their rights and opportunities and who strive for their personal happiness regardless all the obstacles they face. Love remains one of the major themes of her works and marriage is viewed by the author as the natural consequences of love of a man and woman. Her characters, often seek for love and as they find it, their life changes dramatically for better. This is why it is possible to estimate that Ann Radcliffe as a female writer realizes the importance of marriage as an essential part of life of any woman and as a condition of happiness.
On the other hand, her female characters are not irresponsible, unreliable, deceitful creatures as many male writers viewed on women. In this respect, it is possible to refer to Milton?s Eve whose disobedience to rules led to punishment of her husband and all the mankind. At the same time, Radcliffes women are not totally dependent on men anymore. Instead, Radcliffe?s heroines in "The Mystery of Udolpho" and "The Italian" do not match traditional stereotypes and are really different female characters. For instance, unlike male perspective on females as wives, Radcliffe underlines that her heroine may be not less significant than men and they can possess the same qualities. For instance, in "The Mystery of Udolpho", the heroine?s dying father warns her of the danger of extensively exercising her sensibility, the quality traditionally attributed to women: "above all my dear Emily? do not indulge in the pride of fine feeling, the romantic error of amiable minds? we become the victims of our feelings, unless we can in some degree command them "(Radcliffe 241). In actuality, this is a typically male view which the writer?s female characters challenge and they do not fear to be free and strive for their love and happiness overcoming social prejudices and mysterious obstacles. Moreover, Radcliffe emphasizes the importance of the freedom of choice, independent judgments, and personal position of females, independent from the influence of men.
Consequently, men and women can be equal in marriage and their should not be any subordination but, marriage, according to Radcliffe, should rather be viewed as a unity of two individuals that love each other. However, regardless its importance, the marriage is not actually the realization of female freedom and independence. In actuality, the author rather insists on the necessity of making a conscious choice in marriage but still Radcliffe?s social protests against inequality between males and females does not reach the marriage itself which is probably idealized by the author. In fact, her rebellious heroines "disappear into marriage and idyllic tranquility at the end reassuring readers and setting to rest the anxieties" (Wolf 305) aroused by her novels.
One of the most popular and successful female writer in Britain was Ann Radcliffe who basically gained her popularity due to gothic novels written in a particular and original style depicting female characters from a different perspective than male writers traditionally did. Naturally, her attitude and representation of marriage also differed dramatically.
In fact, it should be said that Radcliffe?s works are characterized by the development of a new female characters who are already conscious of their social role, their rights and opportunities and who strive for their personal happiness regardless all the obstacles they face. Love remains one of the major themes of her works and marriage is viewed by the author as the natural consequences of love of a man and woman. Her characters, often seek for love and as they find it, their life changes dramatically for better. This is why it is possible to estimate that Ann Radcliffe as a female writer realizes the importance of marriage as an essential part of life of any woman and as a condition of happiness.
On the other hand, her female characters are not irresponsible, unreliable, deceitful creatures as many male writers viewed on women. In this respect, it is possible to refer to Milton?s Eve whose disobedience to rules led to punishment of her husband and all the mankind. At the same time, Radcliffes women are not totally dependent on men anymore. Instead, Radcliffe?s heroines in "The Mystery of Udolpho" and "The Italian" do not match traditional stereotypes and are really different female characters. For instance, unlike male perspective on females as wives, Radcliffe underlines that her heroine may be not less significant than men and they can possess the same qualities. For instance, in "The Mystery of Udolpho", the heroine?s dying father warns her of the danger of extensively exercising her sensibility, the quality traditionally attributed to women: "above all my dear Emily? do not indulge in the pride of fine feeling, the romantic error of amiable minds? we become the victims of our feelings, unless we can in some degree command them "(Radcliffe 241). In actuality, this is a typically male view which the writer?s female characters challenge and they do not fear to be free and strive for their love and happiness overcoming social prejudices and mysterious obstacles. Moreover, Radcliffe emphasizes the importance of the freedom of choice, independent judgments, and personal position of females, independent from the influence of men.
Consequently, men and women can be equal in marriage and their should not be any subordination but, marriage, according to Radcliffe, should rather be viewed as a unity of two individuals that love each other. However, regardless its importance, the marriage is not actually the realization of female freedom and independence. In actuality, the author rather insists on the necessity of making a conscious choice in marriage but still Radcliffe?s social protests against inequality between males and females does not reach the marriage itself which is probably idealized by the author. In fact, her rebellious heroines "disappear into marriage and idyllic tranquility at the end reassuring readers and setting to rest the anxieties" (Wolf 305) aroused by her novels.
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Wedding Food Doesn't Have To Be A Budget Buster
A caterer is an important aspect of any wedding. You want the food to be properly prepared so that your guests will leave satisfied. If the food served at your wedding is top-notch, guests will not be able to stop talking about it.
Chances are, food will be a considerable part of your wedding budget. Therefore, you will want to make sure that you get your moneys worth.
If a reception hall specializes in hosting weddings, often times they will have a cook on staff who will handle the necessary details for you. However, if they don't, then it will be up to you to find a caterer. Whichever route you go, there are some general questions that you should ask.
One of the first questions you will need to ask is what is the cost per head? Also, be sure to ask if there are any discounts available for children. You will need to know if gratuity is included in the cost you were quoted or will that be an additional charge.
You will need to know how many entr?selections are available to choose from. Typically, you are allowed a beef, fish, and chicken dish. If you want alcohol at your reception, you need to know if they have a liquor license. If not, you will be required to get your own. Also be sure to ask if the reception hall supplies the glasses, silverware and linens that will be needed.
Buffet style is a great alternative to a sit down dinner. Often times, it is considerably cheaper. It also allows your guests to choose what they want to eat.
If you decide to go with a sit down dinner, the evening will more than likely start off with a cocktail hour. This will give the guest the opportunity to mingle while fruit, fried calamari, assorted cheeses and hor'deurves are served.
After the cocktail hour comes to an end, guests will make their way to their seats, so that the bride and groom can make the grand entrance. Afterwards, the first dances will take place, followed by the best man (and possibly the maid of honor) toasts.
After the toast is made, soup and/or salad are served. Afterwards, Intermezzo, or a serving of sorbet, will be served, to prepare the guests for the main course.
Following the main course, the wedding cake is cut and served with coffee. Some couples may choose to have a Venetian Hour. A Venetian Hour is a line of desserts that include various pastries, cakes and fresh fruit.
Chances are, food will be a considerable part of your wedding budget. Therefore, you will want to make sure that you get your moneys worth.
If a reception hall specializes in hosting weddings, often times they will have a cook on staff who will handle the necessary details for you. However, if they don't, then it will be up to you to find a caterer. Whichever route you go, there are some general questions that you should ask.
One of the first questions you will need to ask is what is the cost per head? Also, be sure to ask if there are any discounts available for children. You will need to know if gratuity is included in the cost you were quoted or will that be an additional charge.
You will need to know how many entr?selections are available to choose from. Typically, you are allowed a beef, fish, and chicken dish. If you want alcohol at your reception, you need to know if they have a liquor license. If not, you will be required to get your own. Also be sure to ask if the reception hall supplies the glasses, silverware and linens that will be needed.
Buffet style is a great alternative to a sit down dinner. Often times, it is considerably cheaper. It also allows your guests to choose what they want to eat.
If you decide to go with a sit down dinner, the evening will more than likely start off with a cocktail hour. This will give the guest the opportunity to mingle while fruit, fried calamari, assorted cheeses and hor'deurves are served.
After the cocktail hour comes to an end, guests will make their way to their seats, so that the bride and groom can make the grand entrance. Afterwards, the first dances will take place, followed by the best man (and possibly the maid of honor) toasts.
After the toast is made, soup and/or salad are served. Afterwards, Intermezzo, or a serving of sorbet, will be served, to prepare the guests for the main course.
Following the main course, the wedding cake is cut and served with coffee. Some couples may choose to have a Venetian Hour. A Venetian Hour is a line of desserts that include various pastries, cakes and fresh fruit.
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Wedding Planning Software - I do Desire Only The Perfect Wedding Planning Software
Planning a wedding can be an overwhelming and stressful task for brides and grooms.
It involves immense planning and timely scheduling of important tasks that all come together on the most important day. The Wedding Day. It is a a day to cherish and remember for years to come, not only for the bride and groom, but family and friends alike.
A good Wedding Planning Software program may help make planning and scheduling these important tasks for the wedding day run far more smoothly. It is not only used by Brides and Grooms however also is favored by Professional Wedding Planners.
The Wedding Planning Software used will help aid in the planning and scheduling such tasks as....
Expense Tracking. - Expense tracking is a very important feature. It is the top of the list for any good wedding planning software. Expense tracking will keep close tabs on what things will cost, how much is "being" spent, how much has "been" spent and should also allow you to create a budget so that you may plan and organize within your means. It should also be able to tell you who is paying for what. For example the father of the bride may be paying for the reception and father of the groom is paying for the food and drinks at the reception.
Guest Tracking. - Wedding Planning Software should be able to track and handle as many guests as wish, not limiting the numbers to a set number. Guest tracking should also include tasks and reminders such as, Who has RSVP'd ? What present has each guest given ? Have they given a gift ? Has a thank you card been sent out ? It should also keep a track of who is coming to the bridal shower and or wedding rehearsal and what special task has been assigned to a particular guest, such as ushers and Master of Ceremonies.
Reception Seating & Details. - Including where everyone will be seated, how many to each table, a plan layout for the tables in relation to the Bridal table, flower arrangement, DJ and podium positioning to name just a few. Wedding planning software may also help keep track of all music you desire at the wedding, times for speeches, the bridal dance and what company services will be involved at the reception. For example, DJ Music and Catering Needs.
Wedding Planning Software should not be expensive. Most Packages retail for under $30. It should also not be difficult or time consuming to find or use. You have more important things to do!
A search for Wedding Planning Software on most popular search engines will display many results, sometimes overwhelming. For a more specific list and further information please visit: http://www.weddingplanning.borremor.com
I trust you have found the information provided useful. Remember for a more specific list of trusted and well know Wedding Planing Software packages, please feel free to visit: http://www.weddingplanning.borremor.com
It involves immense planning and timely scheduling of important tasks that all come together on the most important day. The Wedding Day. It is a a day to cherish and remember for years to come, not only for the bride and groom, but family and friends alike.
A good Wedding Planning Software program may help make planning and scheduling these important tasks for the wedding day run far more smoothly. It is not only used by Brides and Grooms however also is favored by Professional Wedding Planners.
The Wedding Planning Software used will help aid in the planning and scheduling such tasks as....
Expense Tracking. - Expense tracking is a very important feature. It is the top of the list for any good wedding planning software. Expense tracking will keep close tabs on what things will cost, how much is "being" spent, how much has "been" spent and should also allow you to create a budget so that you may plan and organize within your means. It should also be able to tell you who is paying for what. For example the father of the bride may be paying for the reception and father of the groom is paying for the food and drinks at the reception.
Guest Tracking. - Wedding Planning Software should be able to track and handle as many guests as wish, not limiting the numbers to a set number. Guest tracking should also include tasks and reminders such as, Who has RSVP'd ? What present has each guest given ? Have they given a gift ? Has a thank you card been sent out ? It should also keep a track of who is coming to the bridal shower and or wedding rehearsal and what special task has been assigned to a particular guest, such as ushers and Master of Ceremonies.
Reception Seating & Details. - Including where everyone will be seated, how many to each table, a plan layout for the tables in relation to the Bridal table, flower arrangement, DJ and podium positioning to name just a few. Wedding planning software may also help keep track of all music you desire at the wedding, times for speeches, the bridal dance and what company services will be involved at the reception. For example, DJ Music and Catering Needs.
Wedding Planning Software should not be expensive. Most Packages retail for under $30. It should also not be difficult or time consuming to find or use. You have more important things to do!
A search for Wedding Planning Software on most popular search engines will display many results, sometimes overwhelming. For a more specific list and further information please visit: http://www.weddingplanning.borremor.com
I trust you have found the information provided useful. Remember for a more specific list of trusted and well know Wedding Planing Software packages, please feel free to visit: http://www.weddingplanning.borremor.com
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Finding Cool Wedding Gifts That Are Beyond The Norm
We?ve all been there ? invited to back-to-back weddings and at a loss for what to give as a gift. Money is always appreciated but not very personal and how many toaster ovens can you give in the course of a year? But there are ways to find cool wedding gifts that will delight the couple to which you are giving it and break the monotony of gift giving.
The Internet has single-handedly changed the way we shop. No longer are we confined to our local stores where stock could be limited. The World Wide Web has made it possible to shop anywhere at any time; now the commerce of the world is open to us from which to choose gifts that are creative, unique, and reflective of the recipients. Cool wedding gifts can be found all over the Internet; in fact, there are websites devoted to just wedding gifts that will link you to a variety of purchasing possibilities.
Some of the cool wedding gifts that you might consider include a personalized wedding album made especially for the couple. There are services online that will engrave the couple?s wedding date ? as well as any other pertinent information you wish to include ? onto the front or inside of a photo album. The couple can use it to hold any special photographs not captured by their photographer; often guests at the wedding will take their own pictures and make copies for the couple.
Other cool wedding gifts for those couples who seem to have everything are sentimental and commemorative in nature. You could consider naming a star after the couple! There are websites that will guide you through the process of officially naming a star in the galaxy after the wedding couple. You can even include their wedding date. Records will forever show this star named for them. Or you could purchase a rose bush that marks the couple?s wedding day; the couple can plant it outside their home and as big as it grows it will always be a reminder of their special day.
Cool wedding gifts can also capture the unique hobbies of the bride and groom ? sports jerseys for the sports lovers, season theatre tickets for show goers, a year?s worth of restaurant gift certificates for those who love to dine out, or gift cards to a spa for those who love to get pampered.
Gone are the days of only giving crystal candlestick holders and pictures frames as wedding gifts. Today, the world is open for you find cool wedding gifts that will capture the spirit of the bride and groom and make a wedding gift truly something special.
For easy to understand, in depth information about cool wedding gifts visit our ezGuide 2 Wedding Gifts.
The Internet has single-handedly changed the way we shop. No longer are we confined to our local stores where stock could be limited. The World Wide Web has made it possible to shop anywhere at any time; now the commerce of the world is open to us from which to choose gifts that are creative, unique, and reflective of the recipients. Cool wedding gifts can be found all over the Internet; in fact, there are websites devoted to just wedding gifts that will link you to a variety of purchasing possibilities.
Some of the cool wedding gifts that you might consider include a personalized wedding album made especially for the couple. There are services online that will engrave the couple?s wedding date ? as well as any other pertinent information you wish to include ? onto the front or inside of a photo album. The couple can use it to hold any special photographs not captured by their photographer; often guests at the wedding will take their own pictures and make copies for the couple.
Other cool wedding gifts for those couples who seem to have everything are sentimental and commemorative in nature. You could consider naming a star after the couple! There are websites that will guide you through the process of officially naming a star in the galaxy after the wedding couple. You can even include their wedding date. Records will forever show this star named for them. Or you could purchase a rose bush that marks the couple?s wedding day; the couple can plant it outside their home and as big as it grows it will always be a reminder of their special day.
Cool wedding gifts can also capture the unique hobbies of the bride and groom ? sports jerseys for the sports lovers, season theatre tickets for show goers, a year?s worth of restaurant gift certificates for those who love to dine out, or gift cards to a spa for those who love to get pampered.
Gone are the days of only giving crystal candlestick holders and pictures frames as wedding gifts. Today, the world is open for you find cool wedding gifts that will capture the spirit of the bride and groom and make a wedding gift truly something special.
For easy to understand, in depth information about cool wedding gifts visit our ezGuide 2 Wedding Gifts.
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Cutting Corners To Save Money On Your Wedding
People spend thousands of dollars on weddings every year. If this is in your budget and that is what you want to do, then by all means do so. However many couples do not want to spend a lot of money on the wedding but still do not want it to seem like a cheap affair. There are many ways to cut corners without cutting the overall effect. Flowers are one thing that can be quite expensive however there are ways to avoid spending an arm and a leg on them. If you are being married in a church, one way to make use of flowers that are already there is by getting married around a holiday when the church is already decorated. If you are having an outdoor wedding consider visiting your local garden shop and picking some potted plants such as peace lilies, which are quite beautiful when they are blooming and hang them from shepherd hooks creating a pathway of hanging baskets along with other blooming plants such as impatiens, potted white roses, and any other plant that will fit in with your scheme. Most garden shops have a huge selection and are quite reasonable compared to flower shops. Not only will you save money but you have some beautiful plants to decorate your new home with.
Wedding dresses can be quite an expense and probably will only be worn one time. Handing down wedding gowns to daughters and granddaughters is not as much of a tradition today as it once was. There are shops that rent wedding attire for the entire wedding party. There are sample sales which usually happen once a year and you can buy a designer wedding dress at amazingly low prices. Check out places that sell used gowns or if you have someone who is a seamstress, you could buy the material and have your dress made. Just allow plenty of time before the big day to have it done and any alterations that need to be completed before the wedding. The groom can rent a tux instead of purchasing one.
When it comes to wedding invitations they can be really pricey. Consider buying your own blank in
Wedding dresses can be quite an expense and probably will only be worn one time. Handing down wedding gowns to daughters and granddaughters is not as much of a tradition today as it once was. There are shops that rent wedding attire for the entire wedding party. There are sample sales which usually happen once a year and you can buy a designer wedding dress at amazingly low prices. Check out places that sell used gowns or if you have someone who is a seamstress, you could buy the material and have your dress made. Just allow plenty of time before the big day to have it done and any alterations that need to be completed before the wedding. The groom can rent a tux instead of purchasing one.
When it comes to wedding invitations they can be really pricey. Consider buying your own blank in
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5 Ways How You Can Cope Wedding Stress
Men and women worry about different wedding related things. Their wedding related stress is different most of the times even though some matters may overlap.
I remembered when I was planning my wedding, I was worried about money. My parent was nice enough to lend me some to tide over bad times.
My advice is if you don?t have money, don?t get married yet. Bills just come pouring in and being the guy, I would need to fork out most of the money.
Even though we are living in a different era when men and women are supposed to be equal, my practice is that men should pay more of the wedding expenses, if not all.
What else does a guy worry about?
A guy may worry about if the wedding plans go as planned. However, it seemed to me that most of my lady friends were planning their weddings while their husbands-to-be sat back and relaxed.
I remembered a very real story from my friend that her boyfriend specifically told her he won?t be with her during gown-fitting because it was draggy and a complete waste of his time.
At this point in time, I believe her worry was if she was marrying the right man!
Ladies? other worries may be if there can be harmony between her and her parent-in-laws.
Alot of time we never really know until we lived together under the same roof top. A lady friend of mine couldn?t even stand a week staying with her in-laws after her wedding and decided to move out after that. Reason was unknown.
Sometimes, the main source of stress can come from the brides? parents. One excellent example is her mother wants to play her role in planning the wedding for her daughter.
Many times, she may have forgotten her daughter has already grown up into a fine young adult. In the mother?s eyes, we are always still the children and will overstep into the bride?s boundary.
The end result is an unhappy and stressful bride.
I wonder how many of you share the experience?
These are 5 ways you can cope with these stresses:
1. Discuss with your spouse-to-be the stress you are experiencing.
2. Come out with a plan how both of you can support each other.
3. Remind each other both of you are planning together, not alone.
4. Plan one to two days off per week wedidng-planning free.
5. Do your best in planning your wedding and tell yourself you have done your best even if things go wrong.
Jhong Ren runs My Wedding Blog- an online wedding diary that gives more than just the usual tips and advice on a daily basis. Check out http://www.romance-fire.com now and by all means leave us your comments, share some of your own wedding experiences and give us some suggestions for new resources we can recommend to our community.
I remembered when I was planning my wedding, I was worried about money. My parent was nice enough to lend me some to tide over bad times.
My advice is if you don?t have money, don?t get married yet. Bills just come pouring in and being the guy, I would need to fork out most of the money.
Even though we are living in a different era when men and women are supposed to be equal, my practice is that men should pay more of the wedding expenses, if not all.
What else does a guy worry about?
A guy may worry about if the wedding plans go as planned. However, it seemed to me that most of my lady friends were planning their weddings while their husbands-to-be sat back and relaxed.
I remembered a very real story from my friend that her boyfriend specifically told her he won?t be with her during gown-fitting because it was draggy and a complete waste of his time.
At this point in time, I believe her worry was if she was marrying the right man!
Ladies? other worries may be if there can be harmony between her and her parent-in-laws.
Alot of time we never really know until we lived together under the same roof top. A lady friend of mine couldn?t even stand a week staying with her in-laws after her wedding and decided to move out after that. Reason was unknown.
Sometimes, the main source of stress can come from the brides? parents. One excellent example is her mother wants to play her role in planning the wedding for her daughter.
Many times, she may have forgotten her daughter has already grown up into a fine young adult. In the mother?s eyes, we are always still the children and will overstep into the bride?s boundary.
The end result is an unhappy and stressful bride.
I wonder how many of you share the experience?
These are 5 ways you can cope with these stresses:
1. Discuss with your spouse-to-be the stress you are experiencing.
2. Come out with a plan how both of you can support each other.
3. Remind each other both of you are planning together, not alone.
4. Plan one to two days off per week wedidng-planning free.
5. Do your best in planning your wedding and tell yourself you have done your best even if things go wrong.
Jhong Ren runs My Wedding Blog- an online wedding diary that gives more than just the usual tips and advice on a daily basis. Check out http://www.romance-fire.com now and by all means leave us your comments, share some of your own wedding experiences and give us some suggestions for new resources we can recommend to our community.
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Wedding Planning - It Can Be Simple
When planning a wedding, there are a variety of aspects that need to be considered. At times, planning a wedding can very stressful for not only the bride and groom, but the extended family as well. However, with some advance planning and preparation, planning a wedding can be as magical as the wedding itself.
For many couples, the entire wedding will hinge on the bride and groom's overall budget. Therefore, it is important that before you begin the planning process, to come up with a viable, realistic budget. More importantly, after creating the budget you need to be willing to stick with it.
After you have a budget in place, you can begin making other arrangements. Often times, couples will pick a wedding day that has meaning to them. From there, they can begin to book other parts of the wedding. If you are planning a wedding during the prime wedding season, it is important that you book things 6-12 months in advance.
Begin your planning by choosing what type of wedding you want to have. Again, this will fall back on your particular budget. You will need to decide if you want a church wedding or a backyard wedding. Chances are if you are planning a church wedding, you will want your wedding to be more on the formal side. However, if you choose to go with a backyard wedding, then you will probably go with a less formal feel.
After you have chosen the style and location of your wedding, you will want to secure a photographer, videographer, and disc jockey or band for the wedding. Again booking early will ensure that you are able to have the one you desire. Be sure to ask family and friends for suggestions of people they have used and can highly recommend.
Before you can begin picking out flowers and decorations for the wedding, you will need to decide a color scheme for the wedding. You will want to coordinate the wedding flowers with the bridesmaid's dresses. Again, ask for references from family and friends.
Planning a wedding can be stressful. However, there are things that you can do in order to make it as stress-free as possible. Be sure to start the process as early as possible in order to secure the best possible locations. Simple planning and preparation can make the overall process easier and less stressful and ensure you the wedding of your dreams.
Yolanda is the owner of Yolandas Wedding Favors. She sells many different types of wedding favors such as, love glass coasters, two peas in a pod salt and pepper shakers and many many more. Yolandas Wedding Favors also carries many different unique wedding favors and wedding gifts such as guest books, unity candles, ring pillows, bridesmaid gifts, groomsmen gifts and many many more.
For many couples, the entire wedding will hinge on the bride and groom's overall budget. Therefore, it is important that before you begin the planning process, to come up with a viable, realistic budget. More importantly, after creating the budget you need to be willing to stick with it.
After you have a budget in place, you can begin making other arrangements. Often times, couples will pick a wedding day that has meaning to them. From there, they can begin to book other parts of the wedding. If you are planning a wedding during the prime wedding season, it is important that you book things 6-12 months in advance.
Begin your planning by choosing what type of wedding you want to have. Again, this will fall back on your particular budget. You will need to decide if you want a church wedding or a backyard wedding. Chances are if you are planning a church wedding, you will want your wedding to be more on the formal side. However, if you choose to go with a backyard wedding, then you will probably go with a less formal feel.
After you have chosen the style and location of your wedding, you will want to secure a photographer, videographer, and disc jockey or band for the wedding. Again booking early will ensure that you are able to have the one you desire. Be sure to ask family and friends for suggestions of people they have used and can highly recommend.
Before you can begin picking out flowers and decorations for the wedding, you will need to decide a color scheme for the wedding. You will want to coordinate the wedding flowers with the bridesmaid's dresses. Again, ask for references from family and friends.
Planning a wedding can be stressful. However, there are things that you can do in order to make it as stress-free as possible. Be sure to start the process as early as possible in order to secure the best possible locations. Simple planning and preparation can make the overall process easier and less stressful and ensure you the wedding of your dreams.
Yolanda is the owner of Yolandas Wedding Favors. She sells many different types of wedding favors such as, love glass coasters, two peas in a pod salt and pepper shakers and many many more. Yolandas Wedding Favors also carries many different unique wedding favors and wedding gifts such as guest books, unity candles, ring pillows, bridesmaid gifts, groomsmen gifts and many many more.
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Creative Wedding Gifts And Ideas
Many new couples receive more picture frames, candy dishes and candle stick holders than they can possibly use. While these are all lovely gifts, they are also very common and not likely to stand out very much to the new couple. On the other hand a gift that is truly creative is likely to be well appreciated by the bride and groom.
A collection of board games can be a very creative and useful wedding gift. Many couples enjoy entertaining and having a number of their friends over for dinner, drinks and conversation. While this in itself is a great deal of fun, introducing board games can be a competitive way to spice up the evening and bring laughter into the gathering. Everyone enjoys playing their old favorite board games and many people also enjoy experimenting with new games. Giving the couple a collection of board games as a wedding gift can lead to many nights of fun for the couple and their friends.
Theme baskets also make wonderful creative gift ideas. In creating a theme basket you are only limited by your imagination in what to include in your basket. You could create baskets that are cooking related, sports related or travel related. The key to creating a theme basket that is not only creative but also appropriate for the couple is to keep in mind their likes and dislikes. The couple that eats out every night of the week may not enjoy cooking and would therefore not appreciate a basket full for recipes and kitchen utensils, however, the couple with season tickets to a particular sport may enjoy a basket filled with DVDs from a championship series as well as memorabilia from their favorite sports team.
A couple is likely to receive countless picture frames on their wedding but you can put a twist on the idea of giving a picture frame to turn it into a more creative wedding gift. One way to do this is to purchase a large frame and insert an inexpensive print that the couple will appreciate or a blown up picture of the two of them. This creative gift stands out from the traditional picture frame because it includes a photo and is ready for immediate display. Many picture frames remain in the box for years while the couple tries to decide on the perfect picture to display in the frame but giving the couple a framed portrait or print eliminates this dilemma.
Another creative gift for a wedding is a personalized calendar. Many office supply stores will create a calendar for you if you provide them with the twelve pictures that you would like to include in the calendar. This creative gift idea can be created by an office supply store for a relatively low price or the wedding guest may opt to create the calendar themsel
A collection of board games can be a very creative and useful wedding gift. Many couples enjoy entertaining and having a number of their friends over for dinner, drinks and conversation. While this in itself is a great deal of fun, introducing board games can be a competitive way to spice up the evening and bring laughter into the gathering. Everyone enjoys playing their old favorite board games and many people also enjoy experimenting with new games. Giving the couple a collection of board games as a wedding gift can lead to many nights of fun for the couple and their friends.
Theme baskets also make wonderful creative gift ideas. In creating a theme basket you are only limited by your imagination in what to include in your basket. You could create baskets that are cooking related, sports related or travel related. The key to creating a theme basket that is not only creative but also appropriate for the couple is to keep in mind their likes and dislikes. The couple that eats out every night of the week may not enjoy cooking and would therefore not appreciate a basket full for recipes and kitchen utensils, however, the couple with season tickets to a particular sport may enjoy a basket filled with DVDs from a championship series as well as memorabilia from their favorite sports team.
A couple is likely to receive countless picture frames on their wedding but you can put a twist on the idea of giving a picture frame to turn it into a more creative wedding gift. One way to do this is to purchase a large frame and insert an inexpensive print that the couple will appreciate or a blown up picture of the two of them. This creative gift stands out from the traditional picture frame because it includes a photo and is ready for immediate display. Many picture frames remain in the box for years while the couple tries to decide on the perfect picture to display in the frame but giving the couple a framed portrait or print eliminates this dilemma.
Another creative gift for a wedding is a personalized calendar. Many office supply stores will create a calendar for you if you provide them with the twelve pictures that you would like to include in the calendar. This creative gift idea can be created by an office supply store for a relatively low price or the wedding guest may opt to create the calendar themsel
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Finding Cool Wedding Gifts That Are Beyond The Norm
For easy to understand, in depth information about cool wedding gifts visit our ezGuide 2 Wedding Gifts.
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The Ins And Outs Of Wedding Invitations
Every bride and groom knows they need to pick out wedding invitations and mail them in ample time to ensure a good RSVP and turnout on the big day. The truth is there is more to the process than meets the eye. Of course, invitations should include the basic who, what, when, where and why type answers. But, what else should go into their creation?
The answer to that question can be a whole lot. Wedding invitations can serve as valuable tools to tell guests about several different things relevant to the ceremony, reception and even gift-giving suggestions. While this information won't necessarily all go on the main invitation itself, you should consider extra cards or inclusions if you want the festivities to be a bit different.
For those planning a standard wedding and reception, wedding invitations should go out at least a month in advance. Also, they should include such things as th e bride and groom's names, the location of the ceremony and reception, the date, time and who to RSVP to. Pre-stamped envelopes are a nice touch, too, for the RSVPs. In addition, the invitations might also include dinner order cards and other standard touches. It is acceptable to include special cards with the invitations that list gift registries and preferences. It can, however, seem rude to include them as part of the main invitation.
Special circumstances for wedding invitations arise when:
Theme weddings are planned. It's no fun for guests to show up at a costume party reception in standard dress clothes. If the intent is to throw a beach party, a masquerade ball or even a Hawaiian luau, share that information in the invitation. Doing otherwise could leave guests out of the loop and feeling rather uncomfortable on your big day.
Destination weddings. When a wedding is planned for a remote location or even set to take place during a cruise, you should let guests know well in advance. It's one thing to take a day off to fly in for a one-day event, it's another to get a week off for a cruise. Planning and money saving will be required on the guests' part, too, so share the intent as early as possible. Send invitations early and consider reminder cards as the big day approaches.
Black-tie affairs. As it is with theme weddings, so it goes for formal affairs. Most guests expect to dress up, but perhaps not this much. If you want tuxes and tails dress, make that clear in the invitation.
Other special circumstances. If you intend something special for the wedding or the ceremony that will need guest participation, it's not a bad idea to share that in the invitation or on an add on card that goes with it. Examples here include such things as cash bars rather than open, a
reception that's age 21 and up only and so on.
Wedding invitations are meant to do more than just herald the big day. They should also carry any information that guests will find important. From clues about proper dress to special theme announcements, the more information you share, the more likely it is guests will come prepared.
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The answer to that question can be a whole lot. Wedding invitations can serve as valuable tools to tell guests about several different things relevant to the ceremony, reception and even gift-giving suggestions. While this information won't necessarily all go on the main invitation itself, you should consider extra cards or inclusions if you want the festivities to be a bit different.
For those planning a standard wedding and reception, wedding invitations should go out at least a month in advance. Also, they should include such things as th e bride and groom's names, the location of the ceremony and reception, the date, time and who to RSVP to. Pre-stamped envelopes are a nice touch, too, for the RSVPs. In addition, the invitations might also include dinner order cards and other standard touches. It is acceptable to include special cards with the invitations that list gift registries and preferences. It can, however, seem rude to include them as part of the main invitation.
Special circumstances for wedding invitations arise when:
Theme weddings are planned. It's no fun for guests to show up at a costume party reception in standard dress clothes. If the intent is to throw a beach party, a masquerade ball or even a Hawaiian luau, share that information in the invitation. Doing otherwise could leave guests out of the loop and feeling rather uncomfortable on your big day.
Destination weddings. When a wedding is planned for a remote location or even set to take place during a cruise, you should let guests know well in advance. It's one thing to take a day off to fly in for a one-day event, it's another to get a week off for a cruise. Planning and money saving will be required on the guests' part, too, so share the intent as early as possible. Send invitations early and consider reminder cards as the big day approaches.
Black-tie affairs. As it is with theme weddings, so it goes for formal affairs. Most guests expect to dress up, but perhaps not this much. If you want tuxes and tails dress, make that clear in the invitation.
Other special circumstances. If you intend something special for the wedding or the ceremony that will need guest participation, it's not a bad idea to share that in the invitation or on an add on card that goes with it. Examples here include such things as cash bars rather than open, a
reception that's age 21 and up only and so on.
Wedding invitations are meant to do more than just herald the big day. They should also carry any information that guests will find important. From clues about proper dress to special theme announcements, the more information you share, the more likely it is guests will come prepared.
By: Michelle Davis -
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Get the latest in wedding invitations know how from the only true source at www.weddingknack.com. Check out our wedding invitations pages.
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Wedding Favor Ideas - Tacky to Treasured
Girls have been known to have a folder of unique wedding ideas that they have clipped and collected for years until their big day finally arrives. Some people have a vague idea of what they would like their wedding to be like and leave the nitty gritty to a wedding planner. Others plan out every minute detail themselves and have quite a few wedding favor ideas to choose from well in advance.
Regardless of which category you fall in, ideas for wedding favors can range from the tacky to the treasured. Contrary to what you might think, it is not just how big a budget you have that determines how good your wedding favor idea will be. A little homework, a little patience and a lot of creativity (original or borrowed) are the ingredients in the recipe to a great wedding favor idea.
Tacky Favors
Extremely lovey-dovey wedding favors are not a good idea as what you feel for your spouse (right now) may not really interest 200 people a few weeks later. Leave all the mushy sentimental poems and love songs for your own exchange; give people something they would like.
People spend money to attend a wedding and while they are not in it to make money, they would at least like to leave with a small trinket of the wedding that looks like it has thought put in to it; not just a crate full of standardized mint tins that they could have bought from the gas station on the way back home. Do not make yourself look cheap by making your guests feel uncared for. Just like you take pains in seeing to the dress, the decor and the food, look through several wedding favor ideas online an in bridal magazines and something just might click.
Classic yet Predictable Favors
The candied almonds wrapped in net, the personalized Hershey's kiss and the monogrammed candles are all sweet ideas, but if anyone has ever been to a wedding before yours, they have seen them all. However, you do not need to go over budget to come up with a good wedding favor idea. Take the classic and put a twist on it.
Instead of the famous Hershey's kiss, opt for personalized M&M's in the color of your wedding; they even put your name and wedding date on the candy. Instead of the monogrammed candle, add a candle holder so that even after your candle burns out, your guests can make use of it.
Another way you can make your wedding favor idea have a longer shelf life is not to include anything perishable or consumable. If you really want your guests to be able to keep the favor, opt for non-perishable items such as pens and frames as opposed to flowers and sweets.
Themed Favors The best wedding favor idea is to tie it to the theme of your wedding. If you got married on the beach, consider a pair of flip fop fridge magnets or palm tree salt and pepper shakers. The wedding favor ideas do not have to scream wedding and they do not have to be white, silver or pastel. They have to be something that looks interesting and people can keep for a while.
So while a flip flop magnet may not say Amanda Weds Jason, it is something your guests can look at everyday and think about you if you are close to them. If you are not that close to begin with, any favor will any ways be handed to the kids as a Happy Meal toy when they are picked up from the sitters!
About the Author: Phil de Fontenay runs a successful blog that is dedicated to helping you make the right decisions for your wedding. The Wedding Favor Idea Blog has many great ideas for your wedding. You can pick up FREE eBooks on Wedding Cost Savings, Wedding Etiquette and Planning Your Honeymoon. So, hurry over to visit us at http://weddingfavorideastore.com
Regardless of which category you fall in, ideas for wedding favors can range from the tacky to the treasured. Contrary to what you might think, it is not just how big a budget you have that determines how good your wedding favor idea will be. A little homework, a little patience and a lot of creativity (original or borrowed) are the ingredients in the recipe to a great wedding favor idea.
Tacky Favors
Extremely lovey-dovey wedding favors are not a good idea as what you feel for your spouse (right now) may not really interest 200 people a few weeks later. Leave all the mushy sentimental poems and love songs for your own exchange; give people something they would like.
People spend money to attend a wedding and while they are not in it to make money, they would at least like to leave with a small trinket of the wedding that looks like it has thought put in to it; not just a crate full of standardized mint tins that they could have bought from the gas station on the way back home. Do not make yourself look cheap by making your guests feel uncared for. Just like you take pains in seeing to the dress, the decor and the food, look through several wedding favor ideas online an in bridal magazines and something just might click.
Classic yet Predictable Favors
The candied almonds wrapped in net, the personalized Hershey's kiss and the monogrammed candles are all sweet ideas, but if anyone has ever been to a wedding before yours, they have seen them all. However, you do not need to go over budget to come up with a good wedding favor idea. Take the classic and put a twist on it.
Instead of the famous Hershey's kiss, opt for personalized M&M's in the color of your wedding; they even put your name and wedding date on the candy. Instead of the monogrammed candle, add a candle holder so that even after your candle burns out, your guests can make use of it.
Another way you can make your wedding favor idea have a longer shelf life is not to include anything perishable or consumable. If you really want your guests to be able to keep the favor, opt for non-perishable items such as pens and frames as opposed to flowers and sweets.
Themed Favors The best wedding favor idea is to tie it to the theme of your wedding. If you got married on the beach, consider a pair of flip fop fridge magnets or palm tree salt and pepper shakers. The wedding favor ideas do not have to scream wedding and they do not have to be white, silver or pastel. They have to be something that looks interesting and people can keep for a while.
So while a flip flop magnet may not say Amanda Weds Jason, it is something your guests can look at everyday and think about you if you are close to them. If you are not that close to begin with, any favor will any ways be handed to the kids as a Happy Meal toy when they are picked up from the sitters!
About the Author: Phil de Fontenay runs a successful blog that is dedicated to helping you make the right decisions for your wedding. The Wedding Favor Idea Blog has many great ideas for your wedding. You can pick up FREE eBooks on Wedding Cost Savings, Wedding Etiquette and Planning Your Honeymoon. So, hurry over to visit us at http://weddingfavorideastore.com
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Skin Changes During Menopause
During the course of the natural menopause process, many women notice surprising changes in the texture and appearance of their skin. Most women begin noticing a generalalized all-over drying of the skin. They also start to notice wrinkles forming where the skin has begun drying.
It is common to turn to estrogen based hormone replacement therapy to treat these and other menopause-related skin problems. The side effects from this type of therapy, though, can lead to further problems. If a cream form of estrogen is used on the affected areas, it can act as a moisturizing agent. However, this cream is unavailable n the United States so most doctors are unable to prescribe it. Progesterone cream has also been successful as a moisturizer, but most doctors believe the side effects outweigh any benefits of prescribing it to their patients. However, there are a number of anti-aging, non-prescription creams that are gaining popularity, and most of them are very effective. It is helpful to keep in mind though, that aging skin is a part of growing older. To some degree, accepting it instead of fighting it may help you retain abetter overall self-image. If you do attempt to use something like estrogen cream, you may have to live with side effects such as general weight gain or darkening skin.
If your skin loses its tone or the wrinkles appear rapidly, it may be an indication of collagen loss. This can result in more serious problems, like collagen loss in the bones. This may indicative of osteoporosis. If you suspect that this is the case, you should consult your physician immediately.
As your skin ages during menopause, you are more prone to developing broken capillaries or spider veins that are visible to the naked eye. One of the best available means to prevent these is full body moisturization. You can begin by increasing your daily regular water consumption. It is also beneficial to supplement your diet with raw flaxseed oil. It can be added to vegetables or salad. Using herbal liposome-containing skin products can also help moisturize your skin. Liposomes transport moisture to the cells below the epidermal layer. This can protect and benefit your overall skin tone.
There are a number of other available products that may moisturize your skin during menopause. Apricot kernel oil, Cocoa butter, olive oil, and almond oil have all been proven to be quite helpful at hydrating the skin. Alpha hydroxy acids naturally rejuvenates the skin by exfoliating it. Check the product labels on these products, to ensure that concentrations contain at least eight percent alpha hydroxy acid. Fruit acids are also effective to promote skin rejuvenation. Two popular examples are papaya and strawberry pastes.
Learn to live with your post-menopausal skin. Take care of it and protect it by remaining out of the sun and applying daily sun screen. Use only products that you know to be effective on your skin. Always consult your doctor or healer when you have concerns or are trying something new.
It is common to turn to estrogen based hormone replacement therapy to treat these and other menopause-related skin problems. The side effects from this type of therapy, though, can lead to further problems. If a cream form of estrogen is used on the affected areas, it can act as a moisturizing agent. However, this cream is unavailable n the United States so most doctors are unable to prescribe it. Progesterone cream has also been successful as a moisturizer, but most doctors believe the side effects outweigh any benefits of prescribing it to their patients. However, there are a number of anti-aging, non-prescription creams that are gaining popularity, and most of them are very effective. It is helpful to keep in mind though, that aging skin is a part of growing older. To some degree, accepting it instead of fighting it may help you retain abetter overall self-image. If you do attempt to use something like estrogen cream, you may have to live with side effects such as general weight gain or darkening skin.
If your skin loses its tone or the wrinkles appear rapidly, it may be an indication of collagen loss. This can result in more serious problems, like collagen loss in the bones. This may indicative of osteoporosis. If you suspect that this is the case, you should consult your physician immediately.
As your skin ages during menopause, you are more prone to developing broken capillaries or spider veins that are visible to the naked eye. One of the best available means to prevent these is full body moisturization. You can begin by increasing your daily regular water consumption. It is also beneficial to supplement your diet with raw flaxseed oil. It can be added to vegetables or salad. Using herbal liposome-containing skin products can also help moisturize your skin. Liposomes transport moisture to the cells below the epidermal layer. This can protect and benefit your overall skin tone.
There are a number of other available products that may moisturize your skin during menopause. Apricot kernel oil, Cocoa butter, olive oil, and almond oil have all been proven to be quite helpful at hydrating the skin. Alpha hydroxy acids naturally rejuvenates the skin by exfoliating it. Check the product labels on these products, to ensure that concentrations contain at least eight percent alpha hydroxy acid. Fruit acids are also effective to promote skin rejuvenation. Two popular examples are papaya and strawberry pastes.
Learn to live with your post-menopausal skin. Take care of it and protect it by remaining out of the sun and applying daily sun screen. Use only products that you know to be effective on your skin. Always consult your doctor or healer when you have concerns or are trying something new.
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Unveiling the Pregnancy Mask: A Challenge for Women
Have you ever wondered why pregnant women get darker skin pigmentation during their pregnancy? The darkening pigmentation, called chloasma or the mask of pregnancy (also known as melasma), is associated with the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. This may also be attributed to race, because women who have darker skin tones are more prone to skin changes. The skin disorder is very common especially for those young women with brownish skin tones and is characterized by tan or brown blotches in the face.
Although chloasma is just a common skin disorder, this can be a real cosmetic issue for women because the discoloration of the skin is found on the sun-exposed area of the face. This also affects the face symmetrically, particularly in the cheeks, nose, forehead and upper lip. For pregnant women, the skin brownish blotches appears in their forearms and other body areas that are exposed to the sun. Also, pregnancy increases melanin production that is why pregnant women are more exposed to skin discoloration especially at the latter stage of the pregnancy period. Further, studies show that 70% of pregnant women are affected with chloasma. In fact, three out of the four pregnant women experiences the darkening of the skin tone during pregnancy. Moreover, one third of women who took birth control pills or oral contraceptives have the same skin changes because of the amount of estrogen and progesterone intake during birth control.
Since skin discoloration is not just for pregnant women, can we in any ways avoid masked by chloasma? Check out the following tips:
1. Protection against the sun is still the leading prevention against chloasma. We still need sun exposure, best in the early morning but sun exposure from midday? Think twice! Make sure that you do not expose yourself to sun more often than necessary.
2. You can use sunscreen everyday as this also prevents skin cancer and wrinkles. Use sunscreens with broad-spectrum protection or against both UVA and UVB rays. Use protection not only during sunny days but whenever you are outdoors. Apply strong sunscreen if you are outdoors. Make use of even a handy umbrella, it is your last option when all shades are gone.
3. You may try using concealing make-ups. Another options are the skin care products that have combination of tretinoin cream or bleaching creams that contain hydroquinone. However, always consult your dermatologist before trying out these products or you may want to solicit an expert's medical opinion on this.
4. Be cautious in using birth control pills after your pregnancy. Consult your doctor immediately if you noticed changes in your skin tone. You might consider switching to another birth control option.
5. Ask referral from your doctor for a dermatologist if you noticed that your skin tone is still darkening and blotchy after your pregnancy. You may want to try alternative medications from your dermatologist like combinations of tropical medications etc.
6. If you are planning to become pregnant soon or again, continue to protect your skin against the sun and make sure that you consult your doctor before trying out any medical treatment.
7. When you notice any changes in your skin tone, immediately consult your doctor for possible symptoms of skin cancer or other medical problems. In that case, appropriate treatment will be made if deemed necessary.
Since skin discoloration affects anyone, it is recommended that we take care of our skin and make sure that we do not expose ourselves in too much sunlight. For pregnant women, it is expected that after the pregnancy, skin discoloration will eventually disappear. It is true that we have various skin care products that would help us protect our skins. However, we must always consider the fact that these skin care products cannot replace personal care specifically, sun exposure avoidance.
Note: This article may be freely reproduced as long as the AUTHOR'S resource box at the bottom o
Although chloasma is just a common skin disorder, this can be a real cosmetic issue for women because the discoloration of the skin is found on the sun-exposed area of the face. This also affects the face symmetrically, particularly in the cheeks, nose, forehead and upper lip. For pregnant women, the skin brownish blotches appears in their forearms and other body areas that are exposed to the sun. Also, pregnancy increases melanin production that is why pregnant women are more exposed to skin discoloration especially at the latter stage of the pregnancy period. Further, studies show that 70% of pregnant women are affected with chloasma. In fact, three out of the four pregnant women experiences the darkening of the skin tone during pregnancy. Moreover, one third of women who took birth control pills or oral contraceptives have the same skin changes because of the amount of estrogen and progesterone intake during birth control.
Since skin discoloration is not just for pregnant women, can we in any ways avoid masked by chloasma? Check out the following tips:
1. Protection against the sun is still the leading prevention against chloasma. We still need sun exposure, best in the early morning but sun exposure from midday? Think twice! Make sure that you do not expose yourself to sun more often than necessary.
2. You can use sunscreen everyday as this also prevents skin cancer and wrinkles. Use sunscreens with broad-spectrum protection or against both UVA and UVB rays. Use protection not only during sunny days but whenever you are outdoors. Apply strong sunscreen if you are outdoors. Make use of even a handy umbrella, it is your last option when all shades are gone.
3. You may try using concealing make-ups. Another options are the skin care products that have combination of tretinoin cream or bleaching creams that contain hydroquinone. However, always consult your dermatologist before trying out these products or you may want to solicit an expert's medical opinion on this.
4. Be cautious in using birth control pills after your pregnancy. Consult your doctor immediately if you noticed changes in your skin tone. You might consider switching to another birth control option.
5. Ask referral from your doctor for a dermatologist if you noticed that your skin tone is still darkening and blotchy after your pregnancy. You may want to try alternative medications from your dermatologist like combinations of tropical medications etc.
6. If you are planning to become pregnant soon or again, continue to protect your skin against the sun and make sure that you consult your doctor before trying out any medical treatment.
7. When you notice any changes in your skin tone, immediately consult your doctor for possible symptoms of skin cancer or other medical problems. In that case, appropriate treatment will be made if deemed necessary.
Since skin discoloration affects anyone, it is recommended that we take care of our skin and make sure that we do not expose ourselves in too much sunlight. For pregnant women, it is expected that after the pregnancy, skin discoloration will eventually disappear. It is true that we have various skin care products that would help us protect our skins. However, we must always consider the fact that these skin care products cannot replace personal care specifically, sun exposure avoidance.
Note: This article may be freely reproduced as long as the AUTHOR'S resource box at the bottom o
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For Better or For Worse - New Trends for the First Dance
There comes that magical moment at every wedding reception where all else stops, and all eyes gaze toward the center of the dance floor. It is empty except for the bride and groom as they prepare for their first dance as husband and wife.
The first dance is an age-old tradition ? originating with formal balls in Europe where the person with the highest social position, often the Emperor or King, would have the first dance, thereby signaling the official start of the event. For events of lesser nobility, the host and/or hostess would have the first dance.
Formal balls have become a thing of the past. Gone are the once common knowledge and skills of ballroom dancing, but luckily not completely forgotten thanks to dance studios and instructors. Many couples, in the desire to avoid showing their friends and family that they each have two left feet and possess a distinct lack of rhythm, have opted for at least a few dance lessons so they can gracefully twirl around the dance floor with a more polished look on their wedding day. And if they prefer to practice solely in the privacy of their own homes, dance instruction videos and DVD?s are available.
However, a new first dance practice is suddenly emerging. No longer are couples simply doing a foxtrot, waltz, or that old stand-by, the old "high school sway." In its place is a professionally choreographed routine rivaling something you?d see on a theatre stage during a musical. This trend is becoming more common, as couples across the country reenact scenes from "Dirty Dancing," Michael Jackson?s "Thriller," and the opening sequence to "The Spy Who Loved Me," complete with pantomimed gestures along with the carefully practiced dance moves. Some couples have even gone so far as requiring their entire bridal party to take several dance lessons, and wear silly costumes. The trend in elaborately choreographed first dances is getting so popular that some of these routines are frequently viewed on YouTube, and even show up on the national news.
So, why is the simple first dance of old heading in this theatrical, dramatic direction? Why are more and more couples trying to put on a show? A definitive answer is hard to come by, as there are many different hypotheses. Many claim that it is the fault of an "all about me" society. That many couples desire to "one up" other couples, so they choose to be as elaborate and showy as possible, so they become the focus of everyone?s attention. Some think that the media is to blame. With so many talent style programs on these days ? ?America?s Got Talent,? ?American Idol? and ?Dancing with the Stars? ? perhaps they just want to get into the act. Another thought is that this trend stems from the fact that we currently live in a culture that is just less traditional than ever before, including weddings. Since today?s brides and grooms are making less traditional wedding choices, why should their first dance remain traditional? Isn?t the wedding day all about the couple and what they want anyway?
Sure, a wedding ceremony and reception is about the couple, there?s no denying that. After all, they, and the celebration of their new life together, are the reason for the day?s events and the gathering of friends and family. On this day, all eyes are going to be on the bride and groom anyway, regardless of what they are doing, or how they are doing it. So the bride and groom need to carefully think about what these eyes are going to see. They are the host and hostess, and as such, should put careful thought into what they are providing for their guests.
Like the hundreds of thousands of other wedding guests across the country, their guests will witness many "traditional" formalities, including the cake cutting, tossing the bouquet and garter, and the couples? first dance. However, these traditions were first implemented centuries ago, and their meanings and symbolisms have changed significantly through the years. Today?s bride and groom have to decide what meanings, if any, these formalities hold for them. What do they hope to achieve as they plan on participating in these formalities? Is it to follow tradition, to become the center of attention, or something else entirely?
Would they be more comfortable with something sweet and traditional, or is something dramatic and entertainment-like more suitable? Again, there is no definitive answer. Like any other planning decision, it really depends on the style and formality of event the couple wishes to have. As the first dance has the power to set the tone for the event, making an appropriate choice is very important. Do they want classic and formal? Then holding to the traditional ways may be best for them. On the other hand, if they want something more modern and contemporary, than why not an energized, choreographed routine?
However, like many things in life, the "what" isn?t as important as the "why." "What" are they doing? Dancing ? following either tradition or the current trend. But "why" are they doing it? Is it to signal the dancing portion of the event, to set the mood for the rest of the evening, or to get their guests more involved? Or is it an attempt to show off and say, "Hey, look at us,
The first dance is an age-old tradition ? originating with formal balls in Europe where the person with the highest social position, often the Emperor or King, would have the first dance, thereby signaling the official start of the event. For events of lesser nobility, the host and/or hostess would have the first dance.
Formal balls have become a thing of the past. Gone are the once common knowledge and skills of ballroom dancing, but luckily not completely forgotten thanks to dance studios and instructors. Many couples, in the desire to avoid showing their friends and family that they each have two left feet and possess a distinct lack of rhythm, have opted for at least a few dance lessons so they can gracefully twirl around the dance floor with a more polished look on their wedding day. And if they prefer to practice solely in the privacy of their own homes, dance instruction videos and DVD?s are available.
However, a new first dance practice is suddenly emerging. No longer are couples simply doing a foxtrot, waltz, or that old stand-by, the old "high school sway." In its place is a professionally choreographed routine rivaling something you?d see on a theatre stage during a musical. This trend is becoming more common, as couples across the country reenact scenes from "Dirty Dancing," Michael Jackson?s "Thriller," and the opening sequence to "The Spy Who Loved Me," complete with pantomimed gestures along with the carefully practiced dance moves. Some couples have even gone so far as requiring their entire bridal party to take several dance lessons, and wear silly costumes. The trend in elaborately choreographed first dances is getting so popular that some of these routines are frequently viewed on YouTube, and even show up on the national news.
So, why is the simple first dance of old heading in this theatrical, dramatic direction? Why are more and more couples trying to put on a show? A definitive answer is hard to come by, as there are many different hypotheses. Many claim that it is the fault of an "all about me" society. That many couples desire to "one up" other couples, so they choose to be as elaborate and showy as possible, so they become the focus of everyone?s attention. Some think that the media is to blame. With so many talent style programs on these days ? ?America?s Got Talent,? ?American Idol? and ?Dancing with the Stars? ? perhaps they just want to get into the act. Another thought is that this trend stems from the fact that we currently live in a culture that is just less traditional than ever before, including weddings. Since today?s brides and grooms are making less traditional wedding choices, why should their first dance remain traditional? Isn?t the wedding day all about the couple and what they want anyway?
Sure, a wedding ceremony and reception is about the couple, there?s no denying that. After all, they, and the celebration of their new life together, are the reason for the day?s events and the gathering of friends and family. On this day, all eyes are going to be on the bride and groom anyway, regardless of what they are doing, or how they are doing it. So the bride and groom need to carefully think about what these eyes are going to see. They are the host and hostess, and as such, should put careful thought into what they are providing for their guests.
Like the hundreds of thousands of other wedding guests across the country, their guests will witness many "traditional" formalities, including the cake cutting, tossing the bouquet and garter, and the couples? first dance. However, these traditions were first implemented centuries ago, and their meanings and symbolisms have changed significantly through the years. Today?s bride and groom have to decide what meanings, if any, these formalities hold for them. What do they hope to achieve as they plan on participating in these formalities? Is it to follow tradition, to become the center of attention, or something else entirely?
Would they be more comfortable with something sweet and traditional, or is something dramatic and entertainment-like more suitable? Again, there is no definitive answer. Like any other planning decision, it really depends on the style and formality of event the couple wishes to have. As the first dance has the power to set the tone for the event, making an appropriate choice is very important. Do they want classic and formal? Then holding to the traditional ways may be best for them. On the other hand, if they want something more modern and contemporary, than why not an energized, choreographed routine?
However, like many things in life, the "what" isn?t as important as the "why." "What" are they doing? Dancing ? following either tradition or the current trend. But "why" are they doing it? Is it to signal the dancing portion of the event, to set the mood for the rest of the evening, or to get their guests more involved? Or is it an attempt to show off and say, "Hey, look at us,
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Wedding Favors Make a Difference
While it is the bride and groom who take center-stage at a wedding, it is the guests who make the wedding an occasion to remember. The guests are the people who take special time out to attend the wedding ceremony and reception festivities and participate in them. It is their good wishes and blessings which help the newly weds get started on their journey together. To show appreciation toward them, guests are usually given wedding favors at the end of every wedding.
A wedding favor is a small gift given to guests who attend the ceremony and wedding reception. Its purpose it two fold. As a 'Thank You' gesture for attending the wedding and sharing in the reception celebration. Also, as commemorative memorabilia ? something to remember the wedding occasion and all that goes along with it.
Wedding favors can be anything from wine glasses to scented soaps or plant saplings. The idea behind them is to express gratitude to the guests for coming to the nuptials and making the wedding an even more special occasion.
In earlier times, wedding favors were usually traditional items. Nowadays, they can include all kinds of stuff. As such, a lot of thought and creativity needs to go into not only the purchase of the favors, but also gift-wrapping them in a beautiful and eye-catching way.
TIPS FOR WEDDING FAVORS
DIY or Do It Yourself ? Something unique and different would be to try making the wedding favors, rather than just purchasing them. Not only would you cut down on costs, you would add a personal touch to the favors. There are many website that offer wedding favor packaging to assist you in this endeavor.
Time & Adequate Research ? While it may not always be possible to make the favors, purchasing them needs a lot of time and research to go into the activity. This is not an activity to be left till the last minute, especially if you want to make it as special for your guests as they have made your wedding for you.
Get Creative ? Wedding favors need not always be simple and traditional. Nowadays with a plethora of ideas and material available, all one needs is a dash of creativity to make them unique and something your guests would love to talk about and show off. Personalized wedding favors that feature gift tags with your names and wedding date on them are perfect for the creative.
Go The Whole Hog (if you feel like it) ? Your guests have made your wedding an occasion to remember and now you want to return the ?favor?. As such, don?t let the budget come to mind for just this one thing. Indulge, get them something special and watch them talk about it for years to come.
Finally, put in an extra effort toward making your wedding favors special, they will definitely make your guests? day. A small, but thoughtful gesture toward making your guests feel special will definitely go a long way. After all, it will all come back to you in the form of their good wishes, which will last you an entire lifetime and fill your married life with every kind of joy and happiness.
L Hayes is a wedding professional and owner of Wedding Favors Emporium. They carry an extensive line of unique wedding favors. They offer many popular gift ideas such as place card holders, wedding favor packaging, and bridesmaid gifts. For more information about personalized wedding favors, wedding planning, or wedding reception ideas, visit their website.
A wedding favor is a small gift given to guests who attend the ceremony and wedding reception. Its purpose it two fold. As a 'Thank You' gesture for attending the wedding and sharing in the reception celebration. Also, as commemorative memorabilia ? something to remember the wedding occasion and all that goes along with it.
Wedding favors can be anything from wine glasses to scented soaps or plant saplings. The idea behind them is to express gratitude to the guests for coming to the nuptials and making the wedding an even more special occasion.
In earlier times, wedding favors were usually traditional items. Nowadays, they can include all kinds of stuff. As such, a lot of thought and creativity needs to go into not only the purchase of the favors, but also gift-wrapping them in a beautiful and eye-catching way.
TIPS FOR WEDDING FAVORS
DIY or Do It Yourself ? Something unique and different would be to try making the wedding favors, rather than just purchasing them. Not only would you cut down on costs, you would add a personal touch to the favors. There are many website that offer wedding favor packaging to assist you in this endeavor.
Time & Adequate Research ? While it may not always be possible to make the favors, purchasing them needs a lot of time and research to go into the activity. This is not an activity to be left till the last minute, especially if you want to make it as special for your guests as they have made your wedding for you.
Get Creative ? Wedding favors need not always be simple and traditional. Nowadays with a plethora of ideas and material available, all one needs is a dash of creativity to make them unique and something your guests would love to talk about and show off. Personalized wedding favors that feature gift tags with your names and wedding date on them are perfect for the creative.
Go The Whole Hog (if you feel like it) ? Your guests have made your wedding an occasion to remember and now you want to return the ?favor?. As such, don?t let the budget come to mind for just this one thing. Indulge, get them something special and watch them talk about it for years to come.
Finally, put in an extra effort toward making your wedding favors special, they will definitely make your guests? day. A small, but thoughtful gesture toward making your guests feel special will definitely go a long way. After all, it will all come back to you in the form of their good wishes, which will last you an entire lifetime and fill your married life with every kind of joy and happiness.
L Hayes is a wedding professional and owner of Wedding Favors Emporium. They carry an extensive line of unique wedding favors. They offer many popular gift ideas such as place card holders, wedding favor packaging, and bridesmaid gifts. For more information about personalized wedding favors, wedding planning, or wedding reception ideas, visit their website.
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